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Yangtze River Delta steps up emergency coordination with expo, AI and revised plans - April 09, 2026
Shanghai and its Yangtze River Delta neighbors are deepening emergency-management coordination, with officials on Thursday outlining new work on regional command systems, AI-assisted rescue tools, flood preparedness and revised contingency plans ahead of the fifth Yangtze River Delta International Emergency Disaster Reduction and Rescue Expo.
Unique AI model tracks global carbon emissions - April 09, 2026
Chinese researchers have unveiled a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence model designed to track carbon emissions across global production, consumption, and natural resources, a move experts say could shift the balance of power in international climate negotiations.
French fashion brand confident in China market with global debut in Shanghai - April 09, 2026
French fashion house Maison Margiela has signalled confidence in the Chinese market by staging the debut of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection in Shanghai instead of Paris for the first time in its nearly four-decade history.
WiredScore makes mainland debut - April 09, 2026
WiredScore, a global leader in digital connectivity and smart building certification, has officially entered the Chinese mainland and unveiled its first strategic partners.
Shanghai unveils 10 measures to cement status as global esports hub - April 09, 2026
Shanghai has launched a comprehensive "10-measure" policy package aimed at accelerating the high-quality development of its gaming and esports sectors.
Impressed by Shanghai's vitality, KMT leader urges cross-Strait goodwill, mutual trust - April 09, 2026
Impressed by the mainland's vitality and creativity during a tour in Shanghai, Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, on Thursday called for building greater goodwill and mutual trust across the Taiwan Strait.
UniXell's novel epilepsy therapy is first of its kind to enter clinical trials in both China, US - April 08, 2026
Chinese biotech firm UniXell Biotechnology’s new cell therapy for intractable, or hard-to-treat, epilepsy has been cleared for clinical trials in both China and the United States, making the drug the first medicine in its field to reach the clinical stage in both countries.
Shanghai rolls out Americas Flavor Season with citywide promotions - April 08, 2026
Shanghai launched the Global Taste in Shanghai Americas Flavor Season on April 2, kicking off a series of themed culinary events, promotional campaigns, and consumption initiatives across the city.
China's housing rents rise for only third time in two years in March - April 08, 2026
Housing rents in key Chinese cities climbed in March, mostly driven by the country's first-tier cities, making it only the third month after July 2024 and February 2025 to log an increase over the past two years.
Shanghai Disney Resort is a top cultural tourism destination, report says - April 08, 2026
Shanghai Disney Resort has emerged as a premier cultural tourism destination, drawing an increasing number of visitors since its opening by blending Disney storytelling with Chinese cultural elements, according to a report released by the China center for international economic exchanges on Wednesday.
